Building Plan Review Supervisor

Frederick County Government•Planning and Permitting Division - Frederick, MD

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This professional position is responsible for the interpretation, application, and oversite of building codes review of construction plans to ensure compliance. Providing technical training and mentorship to staff and the public. Performing plans review for special projects. Some fieldwork may be required. Supervision is given to the building plans reviewers and technicians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or Business Management, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years work experience in building or city plans review of construction documents for conformance with construction codes, which must include 2 years of lead or supervisory work experience
Building Plans Examiner certification from an accredited organization such as International Code Council (ICC)
Advanced knowledge of applicable building, and accessibility codes
Advanced knowledge of electronic plan review systems and other relevant software
Knowledge of construction methods and materials
Knowledge of legislation affecting fire code and fire prevention activities
Knowledge of plan review and field inspection practices and principles
Skilled in managing building plan review operations
Skilled in supervising and managing employees
Skilled in interpreting and applying building, accessibility, and energy codes
Skilled in preparing technical documents
Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present clear and concise reports, investigate findings, correspondence, etc.
Ability to effectively interpret and apply appropriate regulations (including state MBPS, local ordinance, and ICC)
Ability to effectively plan, assign, supervise, follow-up and evaluate the work of others
Ability to effectively read and interpret architectural drawings, plans, specifications and site plans quickly and accurately, compare them to construction in process and perform building code plan review
Ability to perform complex technical reviews
Ability to lead and develop a plan review team
Ability to conduct fieldwork

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or Business Management, or a related field with 3 years work experience as described above.

Responsibilities

Manage the plans, policies and daily workload for building plans review to ensure accurate, predictable, and timely services are provided
Enforce County and State Building Code regulations by reviewing and evaluating construction documents and plans
Supervise staff involved in the areas of building plan review for new and existing construction; building, accessibility and energy code education; development of codes, ordinances, interpretations, and regulations; and computer and administrative support services for the office.
Review and approve building construction drawings, site plans and other building construction documents for compliance with County and State, ICC Codes, and other applicable codes
Perform complex technical reviews and provide comments using the County’s electronic plan review software building code compliance, including load and structural calculations
Coordinate office's program and review and inspection responsibilities with other County agencies and as needed, perform on-site inspections at construction sites to verify full compliance with building and accessibility code requirements
Enforce, update, and maintain State and County building codes and laws in coordination with other County and State agencies
Compile and prepare formal inspection reports, memos, letters and other technical documents
Meet and assist architects, designers, contractors, building owners, engineers, developers, tenants, and the general public to seek code/enforce compliance and provide interpretations
Attend training sessions related to fire prevention and life safety in order to keep abreast of current practices, and maintain training and certification for staff
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options
Generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Vesting after 5 years of service
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Wellness Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
Deferred Compensation Plan
Legal Resources
Supplemental Life Insurance
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan